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New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has released new directions governing the use of Vande Mataram, making it mandatory for the national song to be sung before the National Anthem at government functions and in educational institutions. The guidelines require everyone present to stand in attention while the song is performed. The revised rules bring clarity on how Vande Mataram should be presented and respected across the country. A major change is the inclusion of all six stanzas of the song, a version lasting about three minutes and ten seconds. Earlier, only the first two stanzas were commonly used at…

New Delhi: India and China on Tuesday projected a positive and stabilising approach to their relationship after holding a fresh round of Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi. Both sides emphasised that the two Asian neighbours should regard each other as cooperative partners and opportunities for development rather than as rivals or threats. The discussions covered a broad range of issues including bilateral relations, border management, trade concerns and cooperation on regional and global platforms. The meeting reviewed recent progress in ties and explored practical steps to carry the engagement forward in a steady and constructive manner. China highlighted the need…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa women cricket team produced a spirited all round performance to record a memorable 16 run victory over Saurashtra in the Senior Women One Day Trophy Elite match on Tuesday. Batting first after winning the toss at the Taurian World School Ground in Ranchi, Goa posted an impressive total of 272 for eight in 50 overs and later restricted their opponents to 256 for six. The win helped Goa move to fourth place in Group C with eight points. Goa began positively with openers Purvaja Verlekar and Harshita Yadav putting together a steady partnership. Purvaja played…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Rotary Club of Panaji Mid-Town will host the Mathias Panaji Run 2026 on March 1 at the SAG Sports Complex in Campal, Panaji. The event will begin at 6.30 in the morning and is expected to draw large participation from across Goa. The programme includes a 10 km timed run with winners in multiple categories and a 5 km fun run and walk open to people of all ages. A special 1 km walk has also been planned for students from NAB Goa and for persons with disabilities, highlighting the inclusive spirit of the event. Organisers…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has witnessed a significant drop in AIDS-related deaths over the past five years, even as the number of people living with HIV continues to increase. Data presented in the Rajya Sabha shows that fatalities fell from 105 in 2020 to just 24 in 2025, reflecting the impact of expanded access to free Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) under the National AIDS & STD Control Programme (NACP). During the same period, the number of individuals living with HIV in the State rose from 3,592 in 2020 to 4,285 in 2025. New infections peaked at 113 in 2021 but declined…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Anjuna police have filed a case against Police Constable Saish Parsekar, who was driving a police jeep, following allegations of stealing gold ornaments worth ₹7–8 lakh from a man who died in a road accident in Anjuna. The complaint was filed by Jovi Rodriguez, brother of the deceased, 27-year-old Juster Rodriguez. According to the family, the accused allegedly took a gold bracelet, earrings, and a ring that belonged to the deceased. The accident occurred on January 25 at around 3:15 am near Rocky Garage in Anjuna. Juster Rodriguez was traveling from Arpora to Anjuna when he reportedly…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa may officially be considered a “safe” State in terms of groundwater use, but the Central government has warned that underlying geological and structural challenges could threaten the State’s long-term water security if not addressed. The Central Ground Water Board’s (CGWB) 2025 report, National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, estimates Goa’s total annual groundwater recharge at 0.38 billion cubic metres (bcm), with extractable resources of 0.31 bcm. Annual groundwater extraction is currently around 0.07 bcm, putting the Stage of Ground Water Extraction at 23.3 per cent, well within sustainable limits. Compared to 2024, the…